Slander of Title

In a recent case in the NSW Supreme Court about whether or not a neighbour had a right of way over some adjoining land the court awarded damages to the successful party for "Slander of Title".

This was done because the unsuccessful party made what turned out to be untrue allegations about the existence of a right of carriageway - those allegations led to a purchaser terminating their contract to buy the land. The seller of the land suffered losses as a result of the sale falling through and was awarded damages for the losses under the head of Slander of Title.

Blythe v Willis [2018] NSWSC 131

Land Title Matters

Bruce Coode is experience in land title matters, everything from strata disputes to local council development applications, compulsory acquisitions and arguments regarding easements, rights of way or Leases. If you have any questions regarding real property, which is land or real estate in NSW, you should make an appointment to speak to Bruce. He has over forty years of experience and your first half hour appointment is free.